This demo is freely distributable, as long as it includes this read-me file.
San Diego, California — Varcon Systems, Inc. proudly announces an unbelievable new addition to the Varcon Game Collection. Troubled Souls, a fun and exciting new arcade game for the Macintosh was released September 1st. Written by seventeen year old Randy Reddig, Troubled Souls is a challenging and entertaining game for all ages. Perhaps the most striking aspects of the game are the powerful Gothic artwork and original game concept, both completed by the high school senior. Clearly, since Randy’s first commercial endeavor has produced such a dynamic game, we can look forward to not only hours of action with Troubled Souls, but a bright future for this talented young developer.
Can you hear the eerie, haunting melody in the background? Do you see the Gothic graphics all around you? Faster! Just one more level! You can't stop! The game grabbed hold of your soul a long time ago. Besides, it's just TOO MUCH FUN!
The alchemist worked on his project each night - trying experiments man should not attempt. Testing fate! Suddenly, in a flash of light, the experiment exploded. Sent into an alternate reality, the alchemist must now fight for his captured soul. . . .
Not since Tetris has a game required this much imagination and fast thinking. Through ingenuity and confidence, you can save the alchemist's troubled soul before it's lost forever. Do it right! The soul you save may be your own!
Varcon Systems, Inc. is proud to have Troubled Souls as the latest addition to the Varcon game collection. As with several other recent Varcon releases, Varcon has chosen MacSoft, a division of WizardWorks in Minneapolis, for distribution.
Turn out your lights, close the blinds, and turn up the volume. Then double-click Troubled Souls. The gothic atmosphere will envelop you and capture your mind. Let the interface fall away and the pulse of the music take over. Take a deep breath…and commence.
This demo version allows you to play one level of the game. Included are 3 of the 13 levels in the actual product. Unlike a lot of demos, however, it does save your preferences and a high score file. If you decide to purchase the full product, just rename the file “Demo Fools’ List" to “The Fools’ List." Enjoy playing!
System Requirements:
Macintosh with support for 256 colors
4 megabytes of RAM
System 6.0.7 or later
Preferred:
5 megabytes of RAM
System 7.0 or later
Sound Manager 3.0
General Instructions:
Initially, the menubar will be hidden. To show it, move the arrow to the top of the screen. Most menu commands have command-key equivalents. Command-N starts a new game, and naturally, Command-W ends it. In modal areas of the game, the menubar may not be accessible. The command key equivalents for the sound (M, D, 1, 2, or 3) will still work. Also, Return, escape, and the arrow keys function in modal areas.
Troubled Souls, the gothic arcade game for the mind, is published by Varcon Systems, Inc. and distributed by MacSoft. In stores everywhere September ‘94.
